Michael del Castillo

Michael is the founder of Media Luna Creations, an AI and Web3 consulting firm. He was the first hire at CoinDesk after it was purchased by Digital Currency Group in 2016 and has covered crypto for the New Yorker, Forbes, Fortune, and the American City Business Journals. Connect with him via email at michael@medialuna.io and on X at @DelRayMan

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Why Mizuho Believes Bitcoin Still Has a Future in Banking

A bitcoin-based securities pilot developed by Japanese finance giant Mizuho is nearing completion and could soon see a public launch.

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Web Browser Brave to Launch ICO for Ethereum Ad Token

Bitcoin browser Brave is planning an ICO for a new token based on the ethereum blockchain and designed to monetize users' attention.

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R3 Targets Regulators for Next Wave of DLT Expansion

With 80 banks already among its members, distributed ledger consortium R3 is now setting its sights on bringing more regulators into the fold.

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Threat or Opportunity? Blythe Masters Talks Blockchain Jobs Impact

Digital Asset CEO Blythe Masters took the stage last week to discuss how the blockchain industry needs to be aware of its impact on the job market.

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IBM Goes Live With First Commercial Blockchains

IBM has launched IBM Blockchain, a new product it is calling the "first commercial application" of Hyperledger Fabric.

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'Blockchain Revolution' Authors Launch Enterprise Research Effort

For $200,000, entities can join the newly launched Blockchain Research Institute, led by the Tapscott Group.

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Patent Trolls Beware: 40 Firms Join Fight Against Blockchain IP Abuse

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has formed a new council to help the blockchain industry better protect its intellectual property.

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Illinois Joins R3, Unveils Expansive Blockchain Support Plan

The Illinois government is doubling down on its efforts to promote blockchain tech, revealing new actions that will advance its industry support.

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How the 'Dole Stock Crisis' is Reigniting the Push for Blockchain

A recent issue with Dole's public stock highlights the potential for blockchain in capital markets, proponents say.

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Foxconn Reveals Plan for Blockchain Supply Chain Domination

The giant tech manufacturer is now in the blockchain business, seeking to speed up financing for its many thousands of suppliers.

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